The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28080 sells for about $462,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are down 19.9% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 46 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,147 a month.
ZIP 28080 — Iron Station
The 28080 housing market is experiencing a correction in pricing after significant growth, with a median price of $333,000. While inventory remains tight, the market is cooling, evidenced by a year-over-year price decline and longer days on market. Buyers are finding more leverage, though the area remains attractive for those seeking rural-suburban living.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking larger lot sizes and a rural lifestyle while remaining within reach of the Charlotte metro area's employment and amenities.
Median prices moved down 19.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 46 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 4.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 28080, Lincoln County NC
Crime rates in Iron Station are generally lower than the national average, with the area characterized by a rural, low-density environment that experiences minimal violent crime.
Schools serving the 28080 area are primarily part of the Lincoln County Schools district, which generally maintains moderate performance ratings and a focus on community-oriented education.
The area is primarily at risk for localized flooding near water bodies and standard wind-related storm damage, with insurance premiums reflecting typical North Carolina inland hazard profiles.
Growth is driven by the expansion of the Charlotte metropolitan area, with increasing residential development and infrastructure improvements along the Highway 27 corridor.
Property taxes are levied by Lincoln County and the state of North Carolina, with no additional municipal taxes for unincorporated areas; special districts include local fire and school levies.
Commuters primarily rely on NC Highway 27 and NC Highway 16 to reach employment hubs in Charlotte and Gastonia, with average commute times exceeding 30 minutes.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including proximity to the Catawba River, local parks, and rural trails, with limited high-density shopping within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family rentals, with limited multi-family options and a growing presence of long-term investors.
The economy is largely supported by manufacturing, logistics, and service industries, with many residents commuting to the broader Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord metropolitan area.
Transportation is heavily dependent on private vehicles, with limited public transit options available in this rural-suburban transition zone.
Development is focused on low-density residential subdivisions and small-scale commercial expansion along major highway corridors.
The Lincoln County Tax Assessor conducts periodic revaluations to ensure property assessments align with current market values.
Parcels are subject to Lincoln County school taxes and local fire district assessments.
Property insurance rates are influenced by the area's inland location and moderate risk profile for severe weather events.
North Carolina continues to see positive net domestic migration, with significant inflows from the Northeast and Midwest into the Charlotte metro area.
North Carolina is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a relatively streamlined process for lenders.
Sellers are required to provide a Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement to buyers.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 28080 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Frankie's of Charlotte4.518.3 mi
- Spare Time Huntersville4.315.4 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.414.1 mi
- District 574.719.4 mi
- New Victory Lanes4.419.2 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.713.8 mi
- Frankie's of Charlotte4.518.3 mi
- Daniel Stowe Conservancy4.519.2 mi
- Shree Sai Gurudev Datta Mandir (Charlotte Shiridi Sai Mandir)4.915.4 mi
- Veronét Vineyards & Winery4.715.5 mi
- The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium4.612.7 mi
- Richard Barry Memorial Park4.512.3 mi
- George Poston Park4.710.7 mi
- Rankin Lake Park4.710.2 mi
- Regal Franklin Square4.112.4 mi
- Sullenberger Aviation Museum4.718.8 mi
- Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville4.616.9 mi
- The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium4.612.7 mi
- Gamers Alley4.712 mi
- Hart Square Village4.816 mi
- Richard Barry Memorial Park4.512.3 mi
- Mountain Creek Park4.812.8 mi
- George Poston Park4.710.7 mi
- Rankin Lake Park4.710.2 mi
- Beatty's Ford Park4.610.8 mi
- Lake Norman Marina4.911.8 mi
- Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club4.511.8 mi
- Safe Harbor Kings Point4.614 mi
- Lake Norman Motel4.312.5 mi
- Stutts Marina4.815.7 mi
- Verdict Ridge Golf & Country Club4.87.2 mi
- Lincoln Country Club4.24.8 mi
- Cherryville Golf and Country Club4.512.4 mi
- The Barnyard Flea Markets4.37.7 mi
- Dillard's Clearance Center4.111.9 mi
- Eastridge Mall3.611.9 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.212.2 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.312.1 mi
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport3.918.6 mi
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport4.424.4 mi
- The Club CLT3.318.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational boating, fishing, and scenic views.
Local green spaces offering walking trails and picnic areas.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 27.9% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $333,000 (-27.9% vs the prior refresh cycle) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.